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25-10-2016
Rebrand for Seeka
Australasia’s largest kiwifruit grower has announced a major name change and rebrand to reflect its evolution into a leading premium produce company. Te Puke-headquartered, Seeka Kiwifruit Industries Limited, has been rebranded, ‘Seeka’, with a new company name, Seeka Limited, effective 28 October. Ir will retain its NZX ticker code of SEK.
25-10-2016
Aussie researchers, industry unite in pollination campaign
Top local and international pollination researchers have combined forces with Australian fruit, vegetable and nut growers in a multi-million dollar effort to bolster pollinator populations and support the vibrant future of Australian horticulture.
25-10-2016
Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit wins two Innovation Awards
Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit has won two awards in the NZ Innovation Awards for Sustained Innovation Excellence and Export Innovator of the Year.
25-10-2016
MPI goes after Asparagus Fern
In April, a decontamination team spent two days removing Asparagus plumosus plants from the greenhouse where Bob Stoothoff has been growing the variety for the last fifteen years.
21-10-2016
Accident detection, alert system keeps people safe
TracMap new Eagle is a vehicle-mounted device that combines satellite and cellular connectivity with a GPS and accelerometer. In the event of a rollover or sudden impact, even if out of cellular coverage, it can notify a number of pre-set contacts, and provide details of the event and location.
21-10-2016
HortNZ says banning palm kernel shipment ‘right decision’
Ever since the MV Molat turned up off the coast of Tauranga carrying 23,000 tonnes of unverified Malaysian palm kernel, Horticulture NZ says it has been concerned about it landing and the potential biosecurity threats that it may have brought.
21-10-2016
GIA Deed Review - Call for feedback on proposed changes
GIA has thanked those groups that provided submissions on its Deed Review.
21-10-2016
Essential Aussie hort stats info in one handbook
Horticulture Innovation Australia says that the availability of valid statistical information is a key enabler across horticulture.
21-10-2016
CBH undertaking ensures increased opps for grain growers, marketers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Co-operative Bulk Handling Limited (CBH) that ensures greater opportunities for West Australian grain growers and grain marketers to use alternative grain transport services to those offered by CBH.
21-10-2016
Innovation on show at Victorian Horticultural Trials
The 2016 Victorian Horticultural Trials encompasses multiple events at various locations across Victoria, with exhibitors showcasing the very latest innovations in container & bedding, indoor & outdoor plants and the added dimension of display gardens to determine performance characteristics and market suitability.